First-time homebuyers and new housing
The number of 25-34 year-olds—the typical age of first-time homebuyers—in California increased in 2013 by 1.9%. A combined average* of 35% of this age group owns a home in California, compared with 41%...
View ArticleThe distribution of California’s human resources
Part I of this article series digests information on education, income, and age in California’s largest counties and discusses how brokers and agents can use localized data to perfect their expertise...
View ArticleAge and education in the golden state
Part II of this article series delves into specific age and education data to complete a portrait of some of California’s largest and most dynamic counties.
View ArticlePress Release: Buyer purchasing power stays positive while mortgage rates...
BPPI was positive in Q4 2014, but for how long?
View ArticleHow to fix the home price-income imbalance
The middle class suffocates under taxes Advances in the realm of economics don’t often make the news. But it’s possible you’ve heard of Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century, the economics book...
View ArticleWage increases slow to a trickle, home prices rush on
Home prices have more than doubled since 2000. The same can't be said about incomes.
View ArticleS&P 500: Stock pricing vs. earnings (P/E ratio)
This Market Chart tracks the current stock pricing and earnings on the S&P 500 stock pricing index, and makes connections between the world of the stock market and the world of real estate.
View ArticleSanta Clara County regional housing indicators
Santa Clara County is well on its way to a full housing recovery.
View ArticleUnemployment on the decline
California’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in April 2015. This is down from 7.2% one year ago and the lowest it’s been since April 2008. However, much of the year-over-year decrease is due to...
View ArticleHome sales volume and price peaks
Just over 36,000 new and resale home transactions closed escrow in California during September 2014.
View ArticleCalifornia’s average-wage renters struggle to become homeowners
Where in California does the cost to rent actually match up with renter incomes? The answer may surprise you.
View ArticleSacramento County housing indicators
Sacramento County, encompassing California’s capitol and cities like Elk Grove, Citrus Heights and Folsom, is home to the California Bureau of Real Estate. Get to know your local housing fundamentals...
View ArticleThe distribution of California’s human resources
Part I of this article series digests information on education, income, and age in California’s largest counties and discusses how brokers and agents can use localized data to perfect their expertise...
View ArticlePress Release: Buyer purchasing power stays positive while mortgage rates...
The California Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) figure remained level in September 2015 at positive 2.42. This tells us homebuyers are able to borrow 2.4% more today than one year ago at the same...
View ArticleHome values sway college attendance
Rising home values have an adverse effect on college attendance, according to a recent study appearing in the Economist. A correlation exists between booming housing markets and decreased college...
View ArticleLooking back on the healthcare tax and its impacts today
How many Californians paid the healthcare tax in 2013? Was it enough to impact the housing market?
View ArticleThe distribution of California’s human resources
Part I of this article series digests information on education, income, and age in California’s largest counties and discusses how brokers and agents can use localized data to perfect their expertise...
View ArticleFirst-time homebuyers and new housing
Young homebuyers are expected to give residential construction a boost in the coming years.
View ArticleBankruptcy’s tie to homeownership
Does filing bankruptcy actually benefit homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure?
View ArticleWage increases slow to a trickle, home prices rush on
Home prices have doubled since 2000. The same can't be said about incomes.
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